Oncology Psychotherapist/Social Worker
About The Position
Regions Hospital is seeking a Psychotherapist/Social Worker to join our Oncology department in a full time position. This role provides psychosocial and behavioral health assessment, treatment planning and referral, to patients and families at HealthPartners Cancer Care Centers using a full range of social work treatment modalities. The individual will utilize and facilitate referrals to appropriate resources to achieve optimal levels of patient wellness and independence. This role provides information, support and counseling to patients who have complex psychosocial needs. It also provides guidance with eligibility determination for social programs/funding and for community assistance from specialty funds and agencies. The Psychotherapist/Social Worker participates as an integral member of an interdisciplinary health care team to identify and progress a patient centered plan of care. Additionally, this role provides education to the community, patients, and other health care providers and assists with support programming. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), or a similar accreditation body designated by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
- Licensure level of LICSW MN Board of Social Work.
Nice To Haves
- Previous health care or social work experience
- Previous employment in health or mental health setting
- Experience with oncology population
Responsibilities
- Provides psychosocial and behavioral health assessment, treatment planning and referral, to patients and families at HealthPartners Cancer Care Centers using a full range of social work treatment modalities.
- Utilizes and facilitates referrals to appropriate resources to achieve optimal levels of patient wellness and independence.
- Provides information, support and counseling to patients who have complex psychosocial needs.
- Provides guidance with eligibility determination for social programs/funding and for community assistance from specialty funds and agencies.
- Participates as an integral member of an interdisciplinary health care team to identify and progress a patient centered plan of care.
- Provides education to the community, patients, and other health care providers and assists with support programming.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health
- time off
- retirement planning
- continuous learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
